blink pet goods

Last night I was talking about how dogs get the majority of the good pet designs, and these cute new leashes are a perfect example. My cat would seriously panic if I tried to put a leash on him (I can’t think of a reason I would anyway), but if I had a dog, this soft salmon-colored leash with the pebble-shaped collar would definitely be on my list. I love when pet designs feel less “Petco! Primary Colors!” and more fashion or design-influenced. If you’re looking for some pretty new dog gear, click here to check out these designs at the Blink shop on Etsy ($20–$35 each). xo, grace

We have two labs and LOVE trendy dog accessories, especially leashes and collars, but that last photo (slip leash) could seriously injure a dog. If I were you I would think seriously about advertising something that could choke a dog or even cause tracheal damage,

What pretty leashes! They look very comfortable to hold, and they remind me of the twisted cotton lead ropes we used to use for horses.

By the way, as regards the first comment: the gray leash above is not a choke collar, but a slip leash. Slip leashes are safe when used properly; they’re not so much for long outdoor walks as for indoor work, room transfers, training exercises, etc. Some dogs respond well to prong collars, but that type of collar is a much more serious aversive training tool and should ONLY be used under the supervision of an experienced trainer, if at all.

Caesar Milan anyone? He uses nylon slip-leashes for every task. They are much more effective for training and control, especially when placed at the top of the neck. Slip leashes release immediately, making them, in fact, much safer and less painful for dogs. Prong collars, on the contrary, cause pain.
I think these are beautiful. They remind me of lead ropes for horses — everyone at the barn used them on the dogs, too.

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